Heden
Dutch/Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Heden
Heden is a Dutch name meaning "the heathen" or "pagan," derived from the Middle Dutch word "heden" related to Old Germanic roots for non-Christian peoples.
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Etymology
Heden is a Dutch name meaning "the heathen" or "pagan," derived from the Middle Dutch word "heden" related to Old Germanic roots for non-Christian peoples. The name reflects medieval Dutch and Frisian cultures, where it was used as both a descriptive term and personal name, particularly during periods of Christian expansion in Northern Europe.
Heden currently ranks #3,653 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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